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Title: Love Is A Decision by Gary Smalley, John T. Trent ISBN: 0-8499-4268-3 Publisher: Word Publishing Pub. Date: 01 January, 2001 Format: Paperback Volumes: 1 List Price(USD): $13.99 |
Average Customer Rating: 4.88 (17 reviews)
Rating: 5
Summary: Awesome Book...RE: David Bess
Comment: In David Bess's review, he says there are better books. This might be true. But I liked this book because, when I read it, I was not involved in any church or religion and the book did not overly "push" any certain religion upon me. It did, however, open my eyes to concepts and things I had been blind to in my marriage. It also convinced me to start going to church and other things. I read the book in one night because I couldn't stop reading. I think this book is very good for people who haven't been living like christians and who don't necessarily want a lot of biblical quotes and chrisitian teachings at first, which might, due to the fact the person isnt currently practicing faith, deter them from finishing the book. The book has certainly changed my outlook on life, love, marriage and has even convinced me that finally the time has come to re-affirm my faith and start living like I know I should. READ THIS BOOK.
Rating: 5
Summary: This book is for real men who want to love again!
Comment: O.K. Guys,
If you're married, you've probably discovered by now that there is no "happily ever after." Right? This marriage thing is hard work. And for some it might've turned into misery. Or maybe you've parted company.
But there was a reason you "fell in love" with the woman you married in the first place. Right? Well, in this book you hear from one of us guys. Someone who readily admits to making many mistakes. And he's figured out something really important: love isn't a feeling, it's a decision.
I didn't want to read another marriage manual. I had read so many over the past 30 years, and most of them didn't do any good. Sure, I'd heard of Gary Smalley, but I just figured his book would be like the rest. But then another guy recommended it to me. (It didn't matter that my wife had wanted me to read it, I wasn't about to listen to her!)
So, anyway, after reading a few chapters alone, and having my wife read those chapters alone, we started talking about the book. It wasn't easy. But Smalley made sense. We also tried discussing the book with some other couples, which was enlightening, but the group sort of fizzled out. So, my wife and I decided to try reading it ALOUD together. Fortunately, my wife did most of the reading.
Anyway, what I can tell you, is that after reading and discussing this book together, our marriage is doing better than it has in years. We have found some common language to share. We've learned to be more sensitive (ooops, there's that unmacho word) to each other. We've learned to discuss our differences more civilly.
Hey, you'll learn about the incredible worth of a woman. Did you know that she came with a built-in marriage manual? And then there's the thing about how to energize your mate in sixty seconds. Listen, she learns how to energize you at the same time you learn how to energize her. This door swings both ways!
Then there's a chapter about keeping courtship alive in your marriage. Admit it. Courting your wife was fun! It could be fun again. Really!
If that doesn't get your attention, you might zero in on the chapter about sex. He calls it "Sex is much more than sexual intimacy." If you're like me, you'll probably admit that you got your priorities out of whack on that one. Smalley helps put it back in perspective. He even quotes some pretty exciting verses out of the Bible. That's the truth!
So, anyway. There's some good stuff in here. Gary Smalley also knows how to tell stories. And he's got a great sense of humor. And quite often he's laughing at himself. Kind of refreshing isn't it?
So whether your marriage is good, bad or just about over, there's hope to be found in these pages. You don't have to share what you read with your woman, but in my case, I'm glad I did. We're actually looking forward to spending the rest of our lives together...again.
In closing, let me add: If your marriage is tearing you apart, you may want to check out an organization called Retrouvaille (that's French for "rediscovery")...
Rating: 5
Summary: Definitely a Life Changer
Comment: I had read several books, including a couple of Smalley's other works. Didn't expect to learn anything "new," but figured I would get a rehash of everything else that I've picked up over the years.
When he defined Honor and Genuine Love, it hit me in a way that it never had before - and makes complete sense. It heightened my curiosity, and made me want to explore a little further.
It was the piece of the missing puzzle. I've learned new things and you will too.
This book is a must for anyone serious about making the commitment to either get married, or to strengthen their marriage.
The books mentioned previously are good, but if you come out of this with a clear definition of Honor and Genuine Love, you will come out a winner and it will be worth the price!
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Title: For Better or for Best by Gary Smalley ISBN: 031021467X Publisher: Zondervan Pub. Date: 08 December, 1996 List Price(USD): $5.99 |
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Title: If Only He Knew by Gary Smalley ISBN: 0310214785 Publisher: Zondervan Pub. Date: 13 January, 1997 List Price(USD): $5.99 |
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Title: Hidden Keys of a Loving, Lasting Marriage by Gary Smalley ISBN: 0310402913 Publisher: Zondervan Pub. Date: 07 June, 1993 List Price(USD): $12.99 |
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Title: Making Love Last Forever : by Gary Smalley ISBN: 0849940869 Publisher: Word Publishing Pub. Date: 16 September, 1997 List Price(USD): $12.99 |
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Title: Winning Your Wife Back Before It's Too Late: Whether She's Left Physically Or Emotionally, All That Matters Is... by Gary Smalley, Greg Smalley, Deborah Smalley ISBN: 0785270450 Publisher: Thomas Nelson Pub. Date: 21 June, 1999 List Price(USD): $16.99 |
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